Monkey Business At Da-FIENDed Creek!

[Beckers 1,136]

What a perfect morning.

And I agree that Publix subs rock. They're aren't NJ subs, but they're the closest thing I can get.

I was thinking about you last night. Miss America was at White House Subs in AC.

[WannaBeImagineer 98]

That morning looked like heaven to me you're one lucky man!

Looking forward to more.

WBI

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I was thinking about you last night. Miss America was at White House Subs in AC.

 

I thought they are called hoagies.

 

Go Braves.

 

TCD

[Beckers 1,136]

I thought they are called hoagies.

Go Braves.

TCD

AC (and I mean the city not Aaron) ain't right in the head hence the wrong name

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I was thinking about you last night. Miss America was at White House Subs in AC.

 

 

I thought they are called hoagies.

 

Go Braves.

 

TCD

 

Good catch, TCD.  So Ms. America was at White House Hoagies.  Welcome to 21st century Jersey. 

 

That morning looked like heaven to me you're one lucky man!

Looking forward to more.

WBI

 

Thanks Nick! 

[Hotmamac aka Misty 11]

They are hoagies.

 

Anna looks big. I hate that whole "growing up" thing. I keep trying to stop my kids too.

 

Defeated looks beautiful! I'd love to make it there someday. 

 

I hate baseball, but Go Braves. (That is baseball, right?)

[DaveInTN 3,247]

They are hoagies.

 

Anna looks big. I hate that whole "growing up" thing. I keep trying to stop my kids too.

 

Defeated looks beautiful! I'd love to make it there someday. 

 

I hate baseball, but Go Braves. (That is baseball, right?)

 

I don't know.  The Buffalo Braves were an old NBA team. 

 

Go Braves!

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

I met a Brave on an Indian Reservation so.......Go Braves!  :rofl2:

[Grumpy and Grandma 740]

I'm in especially if it annoys Bob

its fun to annoy Bob :rofl2:

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Who's ready for the start of the eating?  Let's get rolling with some Preakfast Born....as Aaron has named it. 

 

My kids needed a pre-breakfast appetizer while we were enjoying coffee, so out came some Pop Farts. 

 

 

That is pure camping nutrition, right there. 

 

It wasn't too long before Fiends started showing up with food. 

 

Judy walked over with a crockpot full of sausage gravy. 

 

 

I've got to tell you, sausage gravy is one of those things that can absolutely rock my socks off, or it can disgust me.  The stuff you usually get on buffets, or in hotel lobbies, is typically a gloppy mess that tastes pretty much like someone stirred together some flour and milk. 

 

And then there's Judy's sausage gravy.  :heart:

 

I made a fool of myself with that stuff.  I enjoyed it first on some biscuits.  But then I just said to heck with it, and scooped out big handfuls from the crockpot.  Ok, I didn't actually do that.  But I thought about it. 

 

Judy also fried up some links of joy. 

 

 

I made 3 1/2 pounds of Wright's bacon, and I scrambled up a mess of eggs too.  Here are some eggs with a random bagel for someone making a bagel sammich.

 

 

Fiends gathered and ate, and talked, and ate some more, and talked LOTS more.

 

 

Toasters aren't good enough for my kids.  They like to roast their bagels. 

 

 

A gaggle of Fiend kids.

 

 

 

And another Anna shot to keep the natives happy. 

 

 

We all sat around and talked for quite a while.  The nice thing about Defeated Creek is that there isn't a whole lot to do.  At GG's at places like the Fort and Stone Mtn, people leave to do things.  At Defeated Creek, the kids just go play and the adults visit.  It was the most relaxing weekend I've had in a while. 

 

Coming up....the DIT girls hunt for firewood by attacking a poor tree. 

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

Bob say "go braves"

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I met a Brave on an Indian Reservation so.......Go Braves!  :rofl2:

 

Yes you did, Dances With Glitter. 

 

its fun to annoy Bob :rofl2:

 

Yes, it is.  Why is that so? 

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Attention Bob.....we are now on Page 4 and have only posted a handful of pictures.  If you are still reading, I know it's only because you are afraid of what I might say about you. 

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Anna is getting so big!  And she is so stinking cute!  You have a great-looking family!

 

But I can't agree about the weather being good.  Coats/sweatshirts and long pants just don't mix with camping.  A nice cool 70 degree morning is tolerable.  Well, maybe in the high 60s.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Anna is getting so big!  And she is so stinking cute!  You have a great-looking family!

 

But I can't agree about the weather being good.  Coats/sweatshirts and long pants just don't mix with camping.  A nice cool 70 degree morning is tolerable.

 

I know you are one of those people who likes heat.  I don't necessarily mind heat if all I need to do is walk to my car to go somewhere.  But if I have to do anything outside, or am camping, I like it cool.  This weekend the highs were in the upper 70's and it was in the low 50's in the morning.  Perfect!  I figure, if it is cool I can layer on a sweatshirt and be comfy.  If it's hot, I can't really get naked to be comfortable.  Ain't NOBODY wants to see that. 

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

I was very disappointed when I woke up this morning and realized that not only would I have to make my own breakfast, but it was not going to include bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits or gravy.

Oh on the subject of nothing to do. I have to disagree here. What I found was there was plenty of opportunities to do things. Jessica and I noticed things like tennis courts, volleyball, boating, fishing, hiking trails, open fields to play ball, places to ride bikes and of course a playground. The beauty of Defeated Creek is you don't feel the need to rush off and do all these things, but they are there if you want to.

For Bob...Go Braves!

[Beckers 1,136]

Wait a second here. No pictures of the 3.5 lbs of BACON?!? Dave, seriously you have failed me.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I was very disappointed when I woke up this morning and realized that not only would I have to make my own breakfast, but it was not going to include bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits or gravy.

Oh on the subject of nothing to do. I have to disagree here. What I found was there was plenty of opportunities to do things. Jessica and I noticed things like tennis courts, volleyball, boating, fishing, hiking trails, open fields to play ball, places to ride bikes and of course a playground. The beauty of Defeated Creek is you don't feel the need to rush off and do all these things, but they are there if you want to.

For Bob...Go Braves!

 

You are right....there is actually a TON to do if you feel inclined.  There is also the dam visitor center, the petting farm from my last trip report, and a bunch more.  But sitting seems to be the number 1 thing, or at least was this weekend. 

 

Wait a second here. No pictures of the 3.5 lbs of BACON?!? Dave, seriously you have failed me.

 

No, I am actually doing you a favor.  You can't handle the bacon pics! 

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

Go Braves.

 

I can totally handle the BACON pics.

 

Bring em on!

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

Was there a place to get a good ooey-gooey and warm cinnamon roll?

 

That is the real question.

 

Go Braves.

[Roller ... aka Ed 351]

Go Braves!

 

WEGL, WEGL, War DAMN Eagle!

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

I know you are one of those people who likes heat.  I don't necessarily mind heat if all I need to do is walk to my car to go somewhere.  But if I have to do anything outside, or am camping, I like it cool.  This weekend the highs were in the upper 70's and it was in the low 50's in the morning.  Perfect!  I figure, if it is cool I can layer on a sweatshirt and be comfy.  If it's hot, I can't really get naked to be comfortable.  Ain't NOBODY wants to see that. 

 

:rofl2:

 

In the low 50s I'd be wearing my winter coat with the hood pulled over my head.  I might leave off the scarf.  In the low 40s I pull out a heavier coat and add the scarf and gloves.  In the low 30s or below I don't even want to go out of the house until spring.

 

I can always find ways to cool off in hot weather, but it's hard to get warm in the cold!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Hey Bob- If you're reading, I am currently doing the Tomahawk Chop to express my approval of Dave's latest update.

 

Man, if I had been there, I would have been fighting Dave to get my face down into that crockpot.

 

Dave-I cannot get over the lake view you had from your site.

 

Amazing.

 

TCD

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

Wondering if any if the other fiend kids there came home with bug bites or possibly poison ivy? Jessica has a bunch on her arms legs and stomach. Taking her to the doctor here soon.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Wondering if any if the other fiend kids there came home with bug bites or possibly poison ivy? Jessica has a bunch on her arms legs and stomach. Taking her to the doctor here soon.

 

No, but Gwen got poison ivy one year at Defeated Creek so bad her eyes sealed shut.  We've never encountered it there since then, though.  I hope Jessica didn't get into that.